Santander International Scholarships Application Form

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1 Santander International Scholarships Application Form The University of Lincoln International Office are delighted to award four Santander International Scholarships to high achieving students from select countries. For 2018, the scholarships are designed to reward applicants who demonstrate high standards of academic excellence alongside personal and extracurricular endeavour. For programmes commencing in September 2018, scholarship applications are invited from high achieving students from the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Ghana, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and the USA. The Santander International Scholarship is valued at 5,000 which will be deducted from tuition fees during the first year of enrolment. In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria: Be a citizen of one of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Ghana, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay or the USA. Already hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course of study commencing in September 2018 Meet the English language requirements of their intended course of study this typically ranges from IELTS or equivalent Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates with the highest academic qualifications / demonstration of personal and extracurricular endeavour. In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must complete this application form and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on Friday 1 st June. Upon close of the scholarship deadline, a panel will meet to assess each scholarship application carefully and will endeavour to notify all candidates of a decision within 10 days of the application closing date.

2 Santander International Scholarships Application Form For your application to be considered, it is important that you complete all sections listed below. Section One: Your Details First Name: Nationality: Surname: Student ID Number: Your student ID number can be found at the top of your Offer Letter. This usually starts with the last 3 letters of your surname followed by 8 numbers e.g SMI Course Title: This is the name of the course you have applied to study at the University of Lincoln Address: Section Two: Demonstrating Excellence You are required to write a 400 word statement which demonstrates your current and future potential for excellence in both academia and personal endeavour. As part of your answer, you may wish to consider the following topics: Past achievements in academic life, work, professional and other extra-curricular activities Past contributions you have made to the social or economic development of your home town, country, or university etc How you expect to benefit from your chosen course of study and how you hope to use the specific knowledge and skills you will learn in your future Why you are in need of the financial assistance that a scholarship may offer

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4 Section Three: Terms and Conditions I confirm that the details I have provided in this application form are true and correct. I also confirm that I have read, understood and agree to the Terms and Conditions outlined below. Full Name: Signature: Date: Application Decision (for university use) Comments: Shortlister:. Signed Date. Scholarship panel decision Selected: YES / RESERVE LIST / NO Comments: Panel Chair:.. Signed Date. International Scholarships Terms and Conditions Definition of International Student For the purposes of this document, an International Student is defined as a self-funded, international-fee-paying student with overseas fee status. General Terms and Conditions applying to all International Scholarships 1. University of Lincoln International Scholarships take the form of a tuition fee reduction and will only be awarded during the first year of study. No cash alternative is available.

5 2. University of Lincoln International Scholarships are not transferable and cannot be deferred to an earlier or later start date. 3. The University of Lincoln s International Scholarships are not valid in conjunction with each other; only one Scholarship per student per course will be applied. 4. Scholarships will only be awarded to International Students who hold an offer of a place from the University of Lincoln and will be applied when International Students become Unconditional Firm and have paid their deposit in full for the relevant academic year. 5. To be eligible for an International Scholarship, International Students must be classed as a self-funded overseas student for tuition fee purposes. Please note that students who are sponsored by an employer, funding body or government are not eligible to apply for or receive a University of Lincoln International Scholarship. 6. The university reserves the right to withdraw any University of Lincoln International Scholarship at any point and without notice. 7. International Scholarships will automatically be awarded to suitably qualified International Students (as per the scholarship requirements) except for Ghana, Egypt, India, Nigeria, Thai, Vietnam Merit, Santander International and Academic Excellence Scholarships. International Students must apply separately for the above scholarships. 8. Any International Scholarship decisions made by the University of Lincoln are final. Additional Terms and Conditions applying to Ghana, Egypt, India, Nigeria, Thai, Vietnam Merit, Santander International and Academic Excellence Scholarships 9. Candidates must already hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for an eligible full time Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught / Masters by Research Programme commencing in Candidates must complete and submit (before the application closing date) an International Scholarship Application Form if applying for one of the following University of Lincoln International Scholarships: Academic Excellence Scholarship Egypt Scholarship Ghana Scholarship India Scholarship Nigeria Scholarship Santander International Scholarship Thai Scholarship Vietnam Merit Scholarship 11. Ghana, Egypt, India, Nigeria, Thai, Vietnam Merit, Santander International and Academic Excellence Scholarships are competitive and selection is based on the information contained within the Scholarship Application Form. In addition, the applicants academic and English language profile provided as part of their programme application to the University of Lincoln will also be considered. 12. Applicants will be informed of a scholarship decision within 10 days of the International Scholarship closing date. 13. Applications received after the 4pm (UK time) deadline for the Ghana, Egypt, India, Nigeria, Thai and Vietnam Merit Scholarships will be considered at the next available scholarship

6 deadline / panel meeting. Applications received after the final scholarship deadline will not be considered. 14. Applicants who have been awarded a Ghana, Egypt, India, Nigeria, Thai, Vietnam Merit, Santander International or Academic Excellence Scholarship must choose to except or decline the scholarship award by the date given on the award confirmation University of Lincoln International Scholarship interviews may be offered as an alternative to completing a Ghana, Egypt, India, Nigeria, Thai, Vietnam Merit, or Academic Excellence Scholarship Application Form. Scholarship interviews are offered at the discretion of the Director of International. 16. Where an applicant does not meet the required academic standards for a University of Lincoln International Scholarship award, an additional scholarship interview may be offered to assess the candidate s suitability at the discretion of the Director of International. 17. Candidates must not have previously been awarded and accepted an Academic Excellence Scholarship, Vietnam Merit Scholarship, Ghana Scholarship, India Scholarship, Nigeria Scholarship, Egypt Scholarship, Santander International Scholarship or Thai Scholarship from the University of Lincoln. 18. Candidates must meet the residency requirements (as per the scholarship requirements) for the International Scholarship they are seeking. 19. Candidates must agree to produce a short written testimonial highlighting your experiences of studying at the University of Lincoln during the first year of your course. This testimonial maybe displayed on, (but not limited to), the University of Lincoln website, University of Lincoln social media channels and University of Lincoln print materials for the purposes of advertising, promoting and marketing the University of Lincoln s products and services.